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A17 OYW

2006 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 102,528 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 102,471 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 101,309 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test front passenger ()

wood panel fitted to rear floor unable ascertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 97,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,131 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

tested under wet conditions

Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded requires replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded requires replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

tested under wet conditions

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,512 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,278 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,316 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,314 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,350 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 16,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

spare wheel not secured underneath

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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A17 OYW is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 99,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 OYW is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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